Choosing an international school is about much more than academics. For families moving to Montenegro, and especially for students joining as boarders, the opportunities outside the classroom can make a big difference in how quickly a child settles in, makes friends and feels part of the school community.
At KSI Montenegro, an IB World School in Porto Montenegro for students aged 3 to 18, extracurricular life is an important part of the school experience. This year, students can choose from more than thirty activities taking place across the week.
For younger students, that might mean Lego, storytelling or creative clubs. Older students can take part in activities such as Model United Nations, robotics, sailing and a wide range of sports.
The idea is simple. Every student should have the chance to try something new, discover what they enjoy and spend time doing something they genuinely look forward to.
Students Learning to Lead
One of the most exciting parts of this year’s programme is the growing number of student led clubs.
Students in the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme are encouraged to step into leadership roles, with support from a staff mentor. They help plan sessions, organise activities and lead younger students.
For older students, this is a chance to develop confidence, communication and responsibility in a very practical way. For younger students, it creates a different kind of connection within the school, where they can learn from students who are only a few years ahead of them.
For Diploma Programme students, leading a club can also contribute towards Creativity, Activity, Service, one of the core elements of the IB Diploma Programme.
It is a good example of what IB education looks like beyond the classroom. Students are not simply asked to participate. They are encouraged to take initiative, contribute to the community and learn how to lead.
Sport and Life on the Adriatic
Sport has also become a bigger part of the extracurricular programme at KSI Montenegro.
Students can choose from football, volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, tennis, padel, gymnastics and Brazilian jiu jitsu.
There is also sailing, which feels like a natural fit for a school located in Porto Montenegro and surrounded by the Bay of Kotor.
For international families, this combination of academics, sport and outdoor life can be a big part of the appeal. Students are able to follow a strong IB programme while also enjoying a lifestyle shaped by the sea, the mountains and the outdoor environment around them.
Helping Boarding Students Feel at Home
For boarding students, activities outside the classroom are especially important.
Joining a new school in a new country can feel like a big change. Clubs and sports give students an easy way to meet people, find common interests and become part of school life from the start.
Friendships often grow naturally through shared activities, whether that is football, robotics, sailing or simply spending time with students from other year groups.
For boarders, that sense of belonging matters. School becomes more than the place where lessons happen. It becomes a community where students study, spend time together, take on responsibilities and build friendships.
A Full IB Education in Montenegro
KSI Montenegro offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum from the early years through to the Diploma Programme, giving families the option of one educational journey from age 3 to 18.
Alongside academics, students are encouraged to develop independence, curiosity, resilience, teamwork and confidence.
For families looking at international schools in Montenegro, whether they are relocating as a family or considering boarding, KSI Montenegro offers a combination that is difficult to find in one place.
Students can follow a full IB education, live in one of the most international communities on the Adriatic and take part in a school experience that goes well beyond the classroom.
Families interested in learning more about KSI Montenegro, boarding, the IB programmes or student life are welcome to contact the Admissions Team.
